Despite the CDC's caution against medical tourism, many Americans are opting for affordable IVF care abroad. Dr. Francisco Javier Estrada Garwood, the director of the Dr. Cigüeña clinic in Mexicali, reveals that a staggering 40% of his patients come from the United States. This statistic is eye-opening and underscores the urgent need for accessible fertility care globally—-and nowhere more so than in the U.S. itself. In addition to the high cost of #ivf in America, proximity to care is problematic. Almost 40% of the U.S. population lives more than a one-day's drive from the nearest IVF clinic. Patients should not have to travel vast distances from home to access care. Conceivable’s fully automated IVF lab is not just a technological advancement; it's a geographic and financial solution to the hurdles that individuals grapple with when contemplating IVF. Our mission is to revolutionize fertility care and make IVF treatment affordable to everyone, regardless of where they live. Take a look at the article link in the comments for more info! #invitro #gynecology #womenshealth
At Conceivable, we believe IVF care should begin at your OBGYN's office, and not require travel across vast distances and even international borders.
So true. Improving and automating IVF is critical, especially in light of the increasing fertility crisis (refer to the recent "1 in 6" WHO report).
Dr. Estrada Garwood’s words resonate with me. Too much of the time, infertile patients are treated by clinics with little compassion and humanity at a time when they need it most. By automating the IVF lab, we will create a system in which a patient’s own OBGYN helps oversee and supports their patients through the IVF journey.
Founder & CEO at Conceivable Life Sciences, Founder TMRW Life Sciences
7moFertility treatment is overwhelmingly expensive– especially in the United States. The solution should not be medical tourism, it should be a new kind of IVF that more people can afford. Conceivable is building an automated IVF lab to address this very issue.